as in exception
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
pardon me, but I have an objection to any plan that requires staying out all night
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Recent Examples of objection
In another way of increasing LFC’s presence, Hotchkiss forged an agreement with the Chicago Bears allowing the team to practice on campus starting in 1976, despite the objections of some neighbors.
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
City leaders on Tuesday gave the green light to the redevelopment of the Hyde Park Square business district over the objections of dozens of residents, a mayoral hopeful and the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The protests were planned prior to the demonstrations in Los Angeles that were sparked by federal immigration raids of workplaces and prompted President Trump to send in the National Guard and other military over the objection of local leaders.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Generate three compelling arguments for this settlement amount, then anticipate the opposing counsel's three strongest objections.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
City leaders on Tuesday gave the green light to the redevelopment of the Hyde Park Square business district over the objections of dozens of residents, a mayoral hopeful and the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The protests were planned prior to the demonstrations in Los Angeles that were sparked by federal immigration raids of workplaces and prompted President Trump to send in the National Guard and other military over the objection of local leaders.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Generate three compelling arguments for this settlement amount, then anticipate the opposing counsel's three strongest objections.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
Noun
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Assets left running for legitimate business reasons can be tagged with exception authorizations.—
Bojan Ilic,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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So far in Boulder, immigration authorities have largely complied with writs to produce defendants for state court hearings with just a handful of exceptions, said Michael Dougherty, the Boulder County district attorney.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Hollinshead declined to answer the Idaho Statesman’s questions during a phone call, citing an ongoing investigation and need to wait for approval from the Elmore County Prosecutor’s Office.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Submit your questions to us about metro Phoenix and Arizona for a chance to be chosen for the podcast.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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By July, the department had dismissed thousands of these complaints, raising concerns about whether each case was being dutifully considered.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Building inspector Major construction work continues at the U.S. Federal Reserve building as U.S. President Donald Trump voices complaints about Fed Chair Jerome Powell, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 14, 2025.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Newsom has been challenging Trump’s deployment of the National Guard amid protests over ICE raids.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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At the time, widespread protests were underway in L.A. over the immigration raids.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Already, the Combs verdict is fueling criticism that prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, which is known for being particularly aggressive, overcharged the case.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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The court decision triggered calls from Republicans and Democrats alike to fund the bill, as well as criticism about the impact of partisan politics on delaying a program focused on youth literacy.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The challenge of waiting is that Dorofeyev could prove the former and raise his worth.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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These shortages, along with a declining working-age population, present economic challenges for Lake County’s future.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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